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Born on July 30, 1971 in New York City, New York, United States, Elvis Crespo is a singer. Elvis Crespo is 55 years old as of 2026. Awards on record include Grammy Award for Best Merengue Album (2000) and Latin Grammy Award for Best Merengue/Bachata Album (2005).
My Take
Elvis Crespo instantly conjures the heat and joy of merengue for me, and that is no small thing. A Grammy and a Latin Grammy confirm what the ear already knows: this is a genuine master of the form. Merengue lives in its rolling, irresistible rhythm, and Crespo rides that wave with a freedom that makes your body move before your mind catches up. Born in New York, he carried his roots to a global stage with evident pride. I gravitate toward artists who exist purely to make people dance, and Crespo is a pure, sweat-and-smiles ambassador of exactly that spirit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elvis Crespo
- Name (Japanese)
- エルヴィス・クレスポ
- Reading
- えるゔぃす・くれすぽ
- Born
- July 30, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- singer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Grammy Award for Best Merengue Album
- 2005 Latin Grammy Award for Best Merengue/Bachata Album
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elviscrespolive/
- Xhttps://x.com/ElvisCrespo
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis%20Crespo
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q913111
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Elvis Crespo born?
Born July 30, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Elvis Crespo from?
Elvis Crespo is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Elvis Crespo do?
Elvis Crespo works as singer.